E-LEARNING PROGRAMMES AND HOW TO JOIN
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WHAT IS AN E-LEARNING PROGRAMME?
E-learning programmes are self study programmes which students can join from anywhere in the world. Students will access their programme via an app. and will be able to use the learning material for up to 6 months.
WHAT PROGRAMMES ARE AVAILABLE?
You can see all available E-Learning programmes in the list below and choose what you prefer.
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HOW TO JOIN AN E-LEARNING PROGRAMME:
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GENERAL ENGLISH
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Practical English Starter is a General English course for Beginner to Elementary level (A1) learners that helps improve language skills and boost confidence. It is designed to improve overall English ability with a specific focus on grammar, pronunciation, listening and reading. You can use a mobile or tablet to follow the course and you can study in your own time from anywhere in the world.
Level: CEFR A1
Number of Lessons: 56 x 40 min digital lessons |
PRACTITAL ENGLISH - CEFR A2 - B1
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Practical English A2-C1 is a General English course for students from Elementary (A2) level to Advanced level (C1). The course will help students to improve their English language skills in a fun and efficient way. It guides students through a variety of topics with exercises and activities to improve their grammar and comprehension and with tests after each lesson to measure their progress.
Level: CEFR A2 - C1
Number of Lessons: 350 x 30 min digital lessons |
Pronunciation Practice - CEFR A1-C1
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Pronunciation Practice is designed to be used as a supplement to Practical English from A1-C1 level. The course uses speech recognition software to allow learners to practice their pronunciation of key words and phrases from Practical English, and to identify and fix problems with specific phonemes.
Level: CEFR A1–C1 Number of Lessons: 180 x 5 min digital lessons Try a sample lesson here. |
EXAM PREPARATION
IELTS PREPARATION
The IELTS preparation programmes will help you develop key IELTS test-taking strategies, increase your vocabulary, and improve your skills across listening, reading, writing and speaking with realistic IELTS test material. Each lesson includes comprehensive coverage of how to tackle specific task types, a wide range of practice activities, explanations and an end-of-lesson test.
At a Glance
At a Glance
- Level: CEFR A2 - B2 | IELTS 3 - 6.5
- Number of lessons: 180 lesson total (60 at each level, 15 at each skill)
- Lesson duration: Approx. 45 mins
IELTS Listening and Reading - CEFR A1-B2
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IELTS Listening and Reading is a self-study course that will help students develop test-taking strategies, increase their vocabulary, and their test scores on the Listening and Reading sections of the Academic IELTS exam.
Level: CEFR A2-B2 / IELTS 3-6.5 / TOEFL iBT 32-45 Number of Lessons: 30 x 45 min digital lessons at each level |
At a Glance
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- Level: CEFR A2 - B2 | IELTS 3 – 6.5 | TOEFL iBT® 32-45*
- Number of Lessons: 30 at each level (Digital)
- Lesson Duration: Approx. 45 mins
- Key Content: IELTS Skill Areas - Working with tables and flow charts; Scanning and Skimming; Identifying main ideas; Understanding opinion; Interpreting numbers and data; Following an argument; Prediction; Identifying feelings and attitudes
Features
- 30 lessons at each level covering Academic IELTS Listening and Reading.
- Language focus sections to increase knowledge of IELTS-related vocabulary.
- Structured listening and reading practice with all IELTS-related question types.
- Animated tutorials and skill summaries to help learners understand the exam format and develop their test-taking strategies.
- Built in review of test-taking strategies to maximize practice and build confidence.
IELTS Writing - CEFR A2-B2
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This course is available at three levels from A2 - B2. IELTS Writing is a self-study course that uses realistic IELTS test material to help learners improve their test scores on the writing section of the Academic IELTS exam.
Level: CEFR A2-B2 / IELTS 3-6.5 / TOEFL iBT 32 - 45 Number of Lessons: 15 x 60 min digital lessons at each level |
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IELTS Speaking - CEFR A2-B2
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IELTS Speaking is a self-study course for learners who need to improve their test scores on the Speaking section of the Academic IELTS exam. Available at three levels from A2 – B2, the course provides lessons that will help students prepare for each part of the test, and includes analysis of recorded interviews, key language areas and exam tips, and model answers.
Level: CEFR A2-B2 / IELTS 3-6.5 / TOEFL iBT 32-45 Number of Lessons: 15 x 45 min digital lessons at each level |
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Features
- Level: CEFR A2 - B2 | IELTS 3 - 6.5 | TOEFL iBT® 32 - 45*
- Number of Lessons: 15 (Digital); 15 (Blended) at each level
- Lesson Duration: Approx. 45 mins (Digital); Approx. 50 mins (Blended)
- Key Content: IELTS Skill Areas - Giving opinions, reasons and examples; Signposting; Dealing with complex questions; Clarifying; Avoiding repetition; Correcting a mistake; Giving yourself time to think; Preparing a talk; Agreeing and disagreeing; Generalizing
Features
- 15 digital lessons at each level covering Academic IELTS Speaking, plus 15 blended lessons for classroom use.
- Unscripted, realistic IELTS Speaking interviews with non-native speakers as core input.
- Short lectures that focus on the key sections of the speaking exam.
- Focused practice sections for pronunciation with record and play back functionality.
- Speaking tasks with record and play back functionality, and full annotated model answers for comparison.
TOEIC Listening and Reading - Practice Tests - CEFR B1-C1
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Tracker for the TOEIC® L & R is a set of 4 practice tests for students who intend to take the TOEIC® Listening and Reading test. The tests will help students improve their test-taking skills under mock conditions, and calculate an estimated result so they can then form an effective study plan.
Level: CEFR B1 - C1 | TOEIC® 350 - 900*
Number of Tests: 4 Test Duration: 60 mins per test |
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TOEIC Listening and Reading - Exam Preparation - CEFR A2
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Kickoff for the TOEIC® L&R is a preparation and practice course for those who plan to sit the TOEIC® Listening and Reading test. It has a specific focus on common problem areas, and includes techniques and test- taking strategies in video format.
Level: CEFR A2 | TOEIC® 250 - 500*
Number of Lessons: 69 x 30 min digital lessons + 16 video lectures + 4 x 60 min digital practice tests Try a sample lesson here. |
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*TOEIC® is a registered trademark of the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Tracker for the TOEIC and Kickoff for the TOEIC® L & R are not endorsed or approved by ETS
TOEFL ITP PRACTICE TESTS - CEFR A1-C1
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TOEFL ITP® PRACTICE TESTS
TOEFL ITP Practice Tests is a set of practice tests for those who intend to take Level 1 or Level 2 of the TOEFL ITP® exam. The tests will help students improve their test-taking skills under mock conditions, and their results will help learners and teachers form an effective study plan to achieve the best overall score in the exam.
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At a glance
TOEFL ITP® Practice Tests feature:
- Key Content: TOEFL ITP® test sections and question types - Listening: short, long and extended conversations, talks; Structure and Written Expression: incomplete sentences, error recognition; Reading/Reading and Vocabulary: matching meaning, comprehension
TOEFL ITP® Practice Tests feature:
- 6 practice tests that will prepare students for the TOEFL ITP® exam (Levels 2 and 1).
- Realistic TOEFL ITP® content and topics that students will encounter on the exam.
- Section, question and format types that reflect the TOEFL ITP® exam.
- Immediate practice test results, with a score for each section, along with an overall percentage.
- An end-of-course certificate on completion of all 3 practice tests at the level of preparation.
VOCABULARY
VOCABULARY IMPROVEMENT - CEFR A1-C1
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The vocabulary improvement course is suitable for learners at all levels who want to improve their range and control of new vocabulary.
The series includes lessons to practice general vocabulary, and vocabulary in 21 specialised subject areas such as business, medical, legal, accounting vocabulary, and language to improve your business skills in a number of different sectors. The course will help students to learn hundreds of new words in their correct context. |
At a Glance
- Level: CEFR A1 - C1
- Hours of Content: 330 Hours - 6500 Words (Vocabulary for General English); 25 Hours - 500 Words (Vocabulary for ESP Areas); 150 Hours - 3000 Words (Medical Vocabulary)
- Key Content: Subject Areas: General English, TOEIC Specialist: Medical, Legal, Accounting Business: General Business (3 levels), Meetings, Negotiations, Presenting, Telephoning, Management Industries: Retail, Hotel/Hospitality, Financial, Engineering, Insurance, Pharmaceutical
- A level check to assess ability and ensure each learner is working at the correct level (Vocabulary for General English only).
- A unique, adaptive learning system that introduces new words, repeats and recycles items in training, and banks vocabulary that has been mastered.
- A wide range of exercise types to practice meaning, spelling and pronunciation of new words.
- A substantial choice of content to support vocabulary development in a general English, business or academic learning environment.
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
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Academic English is a self-study course designed for learners who need to improve their reading, writing listening and speaking skills in preparation for further study in English, or for international exams such as IELTS and TOEFL. The three different programmes are available at B1 level and help learners develop their skills in understanding of academic English in the area/s of their choice.
Learners can choose from Reading and Listening, Speaking and Writing or can study all three programmes if they prefer. |
Academic English - Reading and Listening - CEFR B1
- Level: CEFR B1 | IELTS 4 – 5
- Number of Lessons: 30 (Digital)
- Lesson Duration: Approx. 45 mins
- Key Content: Skill Areas Understanding relationships and supporting points; Identifying arguments and purpose; Paraphrasing; Using contextual clues; Understanding inference and implication; Recognising sign-posts
- Additional Features: 15 Study Skills Videos
At a Glance
- Key Content: Skill Areas Understanding relationships and supporting points; Identifying arguments and purpose; Paraphrasing; Using contextual clues; Understanding inference and implication; Recognising sign-posts
- Additional Features: 15 Study Skills Videos
- 30 lessons at B1 level for academic listening and reading skill practice.
- 15 short videos on developing study skills to utilize in a university setting.
- Structured practice with semi-authentic scripts that mirror university lectures and reading content.
- Topics and vocabulary that cover a range of disciplines and study areas including Humanities, Science, Commerce and Law.
- Built in review of new vocabulary and skills to maximise practice and build confidence.
Academic English - Speaking - CEFR B1-B2
- Level: CEFR B1 – B2 | IELTS 4 – 6.5
- Number of Lessons: 30 (Digital)
- Lesson Duration: Approx. 60 mins
- Key Content: Getting help from tutors and peers; Working online; Taking part in group work; Preparing and giving presentations; Referring to and describing visuals and data; Asking critical questions
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- Key Content: Getting help from tutors and peers; Working online; Taking part in group work; Preparing and giving presentations; Referring to and describing visuals and data; Asking critical questions
- 30 lessons at B1 and B2 level for academic speaking skills development and practice
- A practical syllabus aligned to the everyday needs of a college or university student
- Activities that are focused on the vocabulary, key language and skills needed for effective communication with tutors, peers and wider university staff in both face-to-face and online environments
- Speaking tasks with model answers and explanations which can also be stored for sharing with teachers and peers.
- A wide variety of accents, including non-native speakers of English
Academic English - Writing - CEFR B1
- Level: CEFR B1 IELTS 4 – 5
- Number of Lessons: 15 (Digital)
- Lesson Duration: Approx. 60 mins
- Coming soon: 15 lessons at B2 level for academic writing skills development and practice (coming October)
- Key Content: Giving examples; Citing evidence; Using quotes; Descriptive writing; Essay writing; Creating balanced arguments; Writing conclusions.
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- Key Content: Giving examples; Citing evidence; Using quotes; Descriptive writing; Essay writing; Creating balanced arguments; Writing conclusions.
- 15 lessons at B1 level for academic writing skills development and practice
- A practical syllabus aligned to cover the everyday needs of a college or university student
- Activities that are specifically designed to help improve writing skills e.g. building text, improving cohesion, organising ideas logically, and checking work
- Support with the grammar and vocabulary needed to develop an academic writing style
- Writing task feedback with model answers and explanations to show what a good piece of writing looks like
- A storage feature for final writing tasks so that learners can share their work
- End of lesson suggestions for further study and language work
BUSINESS ENGLISH
Business Speaking
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Business Speaking is designed for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners who want to improve their spoken communication skills in a variety of business contexts. It can be used across a range of devices, allowing for seamless mobile study. Business Speaking is also supported by a full range of blended lessons with an emphasis on speaking that can be used for face-to-face learning.
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Business Writing
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Writing for Business is an online writing course designed for learners who need to improve their business correspondence skills. It covers over 100 everyday business situations and provides realistic writing practice in the form of emails, letters, reports, presentations and memos. Writing tasks can be sent to a tutor for personal feedback.
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Business Reading
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Need to Read is a 3-level self-study course designed for learners who need to improve their reading skills, increase reading speed and expand their vocabulary. It offers topical reading lessons sourced from international business and financial news.
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English for Hospitality
The program ends 364 days after you start.
English for Hospitality
- Level: CEFR A2 – B1
- Number of Lessons: 30 (Digital)
- Lesson Duration: Approx. 45 mins, (Digital)
English for Hospitality is designed for learners from A2 – B1 level who need to improve their English ability to work in the hospitality sector or tourism industry. It is suitable for staff working in front office positions in hotels or those finishing vocational training. It is also suitable for people working in any tourism related role.
Key Content
Checking in and out (procedures, services, directions); Phone calls – front office (reservations, enquiries, explaining facilities); Managing guests’ needs (dealing with complaints and special requests), Work life (duties and responsibilities, procedures and systems)
About English for Hospitality
English for Hospitality is a highly practical ESP course that is designed to prepare learners to work in the hospitality industry and to communicate confidently in a variety of common situations that arise with guests, visitors and tourists.
It is suitable for both in-work and pre-work learning environments and covers typical situations that staff will encounter on a day-to-day basis. There is an emphasis on authentic, real-life language that can be immediately used either face-to-face, or on the telephone.
Key Content
Checking in and out (procedures, services, directions); Phone calls – front office (reservations, enquiries, explaining facilities); Managing guests’ needs (dealing with complaints and special requests), Work life (duties and responsibilities, procedures and systems)
About English for Hospitality
English for Hospitality is a highly practical ESP course that is designed to prepare learners to work in the hospitality industry and to communicate confidently in a variety of common situations that arise with guests, visitors and tourists.
It is suitable for both in-work and pre-work learning environments and covers typical situations that staff will encounter on a day-to-day basis. There is an emphasis on authentic, real-life language that can be immediately used either face-to-face, or on the telephone.
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English for Cabin Crew
The program ends 364 days after you start.
English for Nurses
The program ends 364 days after you start.
